Roberson's initial testimony was halted by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, who cited safety concerns about having him exit his Houston-area prison.
Indiana and Oklahoma are preparing to execute two death row inmates within hours of each other, marking the year's final executions in the United States as one inmate faces his fate on his own birthday.
'Right or wrong I accept this situation for what it is. To anyone that I have hurt in this life I am sorry,' wrote Christopher Leroy Collings
Retired state District Judge Deborah Oakes Evan Evans, who signed Robert Roberson's execution warrant earlier this year, recused herself from the case last week, citing no specific reason. The unexpected move has surprised Roberson's defense team and may provide them with additional time to pursue efforts to halt the execution.
